Excellent Adventures Outposts
Brownstone Lake, Ontario — Near Cochenour / Red Lake
Excellent Adventures Outposts holds a strong reputation among guests, with reviewers consistently awarding top marks and many returning year after year. The outfitter reports roughly 75% repeat business, which aligns with the tone of the reviews collected, where guests describe their trips as standout experiences and express clear intent to return. Owners Faron and Joyce, along with their staff, are frequently credited for the quality and consistency of the operation.
Guests praise several areas in particular: the professionalism and friendliness of the float plane pilots, the quality of the lodging (described as comfortable and well above a basic "roughing it" experience), the food, and the guiding staff for both fishing and moose hunting. Cat Island Lodge is specifically highlighted for combining strong fishing with comfortable accommodations and good cuisine. Hunting guides receive high marks for their knowledge and for handling logistics from start to finish, including meal preparation and transporting harvested game.
Based on the reviews available, there are no recurring complaints or concerns to flag. The feedback is uniformly positive across lodging, staff, food, and the overall experience. This outfitter appears best suited for anglers looking for a fly-in fishing trip with comfortable accommodations, hunters pursuing trophy moose in Ontario's Sunset Country, and guests interested in combining both activities in a single trip. It would appeal to both first-time fly-in visitors and experienced outdoors travelers looking for a well-organized, full-service remote operation.
Dark water lake 4 miles long and 1 mile wide, maximum depth 60 feet. Features incoming rapids, waterfalls, islands, rocky shorelines, and weedy bays. Two portage-in lakes: Kakipik River (great walleye and northern pike, 2 boats) and Little Brownstone Lake (large northern pike and walleye, 1 large boat).
Portage Lakes: Yes - walleye, pike (Kakipik River: 2 boats; Little Brownstone Lake: 1 large boat) (2 lakes)
Other: Screened-in deck overlooking lake, C-pap outlets in bedrooms, large barbecue on deck, two canoes, sandy beach, full-size refrigerator and deep freezer, pre-cut firewood, all cookware and dishes, CSA approved wood stove, 125 lb weight allowance per person, marked lake maps, minnow buckets, anchors, paddles, fish nets, satellite phone, free advance grocery delivery with 2 weeks notice
Float-plane transportation (round trip), boats with 9.9 hp Yamaha motors, gas for boats, swivel seats, minnow buckets, anchors, paddles, fish nets, propane fish cooker, propane BBQ grill, satellite phone, WiFi internet access, screened-in fish cleaning house with running water, pre-cut firewood, marked lake maps, beds with 6-inch mattresses and pillows, all pots/pans/dishes/silverware/coffee pot, full-size refrigerator and deep freezer, toilet paper/dish soap/cleaning supplies/trash bags, showers and indoor toilets, hot and cold water, gas and solar lights, generator and solar system, CSA approved wood stove, 125 lb weight allowance per person, free advance delivery of pop/beer/water (2 weeks notice)
Ontario fishing license, food and beverages, fishing rod/reel and fishing equipment. All prices subject to 13% HST tax. 3% credit card handler fee on final payment unless paid in full at booking. Possible gas surcharge.
Access: fly-in
Air Base: Cochenour, ON (61 McMarmac Rd), 6 miles east of Red Lake, ON
Flight Distance: 74 miles
Season: May to End of October
Minimum Stay: 4 days
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